New Orleans Historical Museum

We left the hotel with an itinerary that Heather mapped out. As we were entering the French Quarter, I reminded Heather that we weren't in a rush--walk "gelato speed." (The speed where one can walk and eat gelato at the same time) We almost missed a great museum!

The window looked interesting, and after we found out it was free, we decided to go in and check it out. It turned out that there was a special exhibit on the Revolutionary War that was also free. It was self-guided with a tablet. You scanned a "portal" that took you to that time period. Then you tapped other buttons to see more and even find "treasures." It started in Williamsburg and ended with Washington's inauguration. It took over an hour. Heather tagged out and went to the very lovely courtyard to wait.

I met her there, where she had a coffee while she waited. That and some people watching. We decided to explore the rest of the museum. There was an environment exhibit, then art showing music and other New Orleans things. The last exhibit was about the Civil Rights movement in New Orleans. It was very interesting!

Finally it was time to move on.Read more